Ben Wallace...HOF

He's an inspirational role model that proved that with hard work you can be one of the top players in the game. His work ethic and the way he elevated his game to carry the Pistons is undeniable. He represents a very different type of success in the NBA and I think he fully deserves to be there. I really hope it happens. I doubt it, but I really hope it does.

PS: He was on the cover of NBA live in 2005, wasn't he? Doesn't that mean he's a lock for HOF? :nerd2:

Ben has been a puzzlement to me. That's why I started this thread (my very first). I was proud of him as a Piston, mad at him for leaving, disappointed that he didn't play better when gone, and surprised at his comeback. I truly didn't think he had it in him.

But at this point, I'd like him to first...lead us back to the promised land (Flip Saunders Years) and then have him retire in style.

I think when you don't put up gaudy offensive statistics and "merely" prevent the other guy from putting up gaudy offensive statistics...then...it is easier for a rich man to get into heaven than for a DPOY to get into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Retire his jersey though. No doubt about that. I was one of the people who was all on his case for leaving the team. Now that he is back and playing with all of his heart, I am certain that I misjudged his motives. I think I now realize how deeply hurt he was by everything going on around him. Sorry big guy.

I would say no.In this time of NBA everyone is looking for a great scorer rather than a great defensive stoper and the same will go for HOF players.The great players will go there,but if we are talking about those like Ben,Rodman,Mutambo,Bobby Jones... who did the dirty job and were in the shadows they won't get there.People will rather pick the all offense no defense Amare,but no Ben.

I would say no.In this time of NBA everyone is looking for a great scorer rather than a great defensive stoper and the same will go for HOF players.The great players will go there,but if we are talking about those like Ben,Rodman,Mutambo,Bobby Jones... who did the dirty job and were in the shadows they won't get there.People will rather pick the all offense no defense Amare,but no Ben.

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Amare's done nothing to warrant HOF consideration.

Don't be surprised if Mutombo makes it to HOF. He's done a lot to expand the reach of NBA to Africa. He also is an example of players giving back to their communities; I think he built a hospital or something in his home country.

HOF should be for people who had a profound impact on the game. Nobody can deny that Big Ben's impact was anything but that. His work ethic, his relentless play and his passion and energy is unmatched.

HOF should be for people who had a profound impact on the game. Nobody can deny that Big Ben's impact was anything but that. His work ethic, his relentless play and his passion and energy is unmatched.

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Yeah,Big Ben is the perfect example that working hard and not giving up you can reach great hights and that potenial is nothing,if you don't work your ass off.